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How to setup Google Analytics and Google Search Console/Webmaster Tools - Really Simple SSL
When you move your site to ssl, you have to adjust your settings in Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools/Search Console accordingly. It’s not much work, but it’s important you fix it. In short,...
As a seasoned WordPress developer, I am frequently asked what WordPress web hosts I recommend. There are so many solid choices now! The WordPress ecosystem is truly a bounty of choice in 2016. I co…
How I Made My WordPress Site 1311% Faster with Cloudways and WPMU DEV Plugins
Yep, you read that right: I got a 1311% speed boost when I set up Cloudways managed cloud hosting on my server combined with our Hummingbird and Smush Pro plugins. Woah, right? And I got that result...
Should You Use a CDN for Your WordPress Site? Your Questions Answered
Site speed is important. Like, really important. In fact, a slow site could be the death knell of your business. That might sound dramatic, but it’s the truth. When a visitor lands on your site, they...
If you want to make your WordPress website faster, as well as more secure and robust, then using a content delivery network (CDN) is one option available to you. In this article, we’ll start with a...